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nrm the 2nd · October 9th, 2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cranesetc

Crane being set ready for the core to rise fast

Its along way from the core though for tying back as it goes up. Wonder if we will see another crane at some point to go all the way with the core

Skydoggy · October 9th, 2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cranesetc

Crane being set ready for the core to rise fast

Yes this is going to be a "shock and awe" core. Personally I can't wait - this is the most exciting project in the city!

lumberjack · October 10th, 2011, 03:41 PM

Really busy site today lots of activity and concrete trucks pulled up. A rather crappy panorama of the site from an iPhone.

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lumberjack · October 11th, 2011, 04:30 PM

I think the core has raised (seems higher) - thanks for cleaning the viewing windows - everyone seems very busy on site!

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Sesquip · October 11th, 2011, 08:40 PM

*scorlls up and down the page*

Yep. Definite core jump. About 2 meters or so

Supertall Robbo · October 11th, 2011, 10:51 PM

Thanks Ljack, I hope this one doesn't end up like the pinnacle. 2 floors a year.
Well we don't know how that one will turn out.

I have 1 question, is this a jump or slip form ?
I'm not a structural engineer so basically the question is; Is it really slow or really fast

Sesquip · October 11th, 2011, 11:04 PM

Jump. I don't think any of the current projects are slip. Slip was used on Shard because it's quicker and they wanted to claw back some schedule. It's not cheaper.

nrm the 2nd · October 11th, 2011, 11:07 PM

This is a slip not a jump. Slips are always slower at the start as you have to stop to add on the lower platforms which is what the scaffold you see is. Once its all in place it will start going quicker.

scalatrava89 · October 11th, 2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sesquip

Jump. I don't think any of the current projects are slip. Slip was used on Shard because it's quicker and they wanted to claw back some schedule. It's not cheaper.

I'm sure 20FC is a slip form rig. Also, 'The Place' in London Bridge is Slip and St. George Tower is a Slip.

AlexanderCameron · October 12th, 2011, 12:24 AM

I caught a glimpse of the south side of the core earlier and it seems this building has its own slogan. In big letters across the slipform it says 'the building with more up top'. Not sure if this has been noticed before on here.

lumberjack · October 12th, 2011, 03:46 PM

@lunchtime

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scalatrava89 · October 12th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Excellent. We're going to miss your updates lumber, hurry back

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I am he · October 12th, 2011, 10:10 PM

Its actually really lucky lumberjack, on the same week you are spending in LA, I happen to be going down to London anyway so i'll see progress for myself

Turbosnail · October 12th, 2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by I am he

Its actually really lucky lumberjack, on the same week you are spending in LA, I happen to be going down to London anyway so i'll see progress for myself

Take your camera then, we've got a job for you

Supertall Robbo · October 12th, 2011, 11:47 PM

lumberjack is cheating on 20FC with the american buildings

lumberjack · October 13th, 2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbosnail

Take your camera then, we've got a job for you

Yes good idea I need new photos to look at while I'm in my meetings (and by the pool)!

bestbud · October 13th, 2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjack

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I think it's pretty clear that they're going to pour a structural beam the width of the basement (on top of the columns), which will allow some of the temporary white props to be removed.

Skydoggy · October 13th, 2011, 01:12 AM

Yes, I think you're right. That's my guess too. I am staggered with the progress on this site. It has the activity of an ants nest!!!

Aesir · October 13th, 2011, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjack

Yes good idea I need new photos to look at while I'm in my meetings (and by the pool)!

theres nothing new being built here mucker, stay by the pool. its currently in the mid to high 20s here by the ocean.

lumberjack · October 13th, 2011, 03:55 PM

@lunch, core looks like it's risen again ..

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October 11th, 2011, 04:30 PM	#4764
lumberjack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: London (Wimbledon) Posts: 1,793 Likes (Received): 355	I think the core has raised (seems higher) - thanks for cleaning the viewing windows - everyone seems very busy on site! image hosted on flickr Untitled by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Fenchurch by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Untitled by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr __________________ Please visit my Flickr page for more photos :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumberjack_london/

October 11th, 2011, 10:51 PM	#4766
Supertall Robbo on Clapham Common Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,014 Likes (Received): 0	Thanks Ljack, I hope this one doesn't end up like the pinnacle. 2 floors a year. Well we don't know how that one will turn out. I have 1 question, is this a jump or slip form ? I'm not a structural engineer so basically the question is; Is it really slow or really fast __________________ 2009

October 11th, 2011, 11:07 PM	#4768
nrm the 2nd nrm the 2nd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 192 Likes (Received): 15	This is a slip not a jump. Slips are always slower at the start as you have to stop to add on the lower platforms which is what the scaffold you see is. Once its all in place it will start going quicker. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/groups/constru...pto-year-2000/

October 12th, 2011, 12:24 AM	#4770
AlexanderCameron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 121 Likes (Received): 3	I caught a glimpse of the south side of the core earlier and it seems this building has its own slogan. In big letters across the slipform it says 'the building with more up top'. Not sure if this has been noticed before on here. __________________ An ordinary man pursuing extraordinary knowledge.

October 12th, 2011, 03:46 PM	#4771
lumberjack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: London (Wimbledon) Posts: 1,793 Likes (Received): 355	@lunchtime image hosted on flickr DSC00726.JPG by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr image hosted on flickr DSC00727.JPG by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr image hosted on flickr DSC00728.JPG by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr image hosted on flickr DSC00729.JPG by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr image hosted on flickr DSC00730.JPG by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr __________________ Please visit my Flickr page for more photos :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumberjack_london/

October 10th, 2011, 03:41 PM	#4763
lumberjack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: London (Wimbledon) Posts: 1,793 Likes (Received): 355	Really busy site today lots of activity and concrete trucks pulled up. A rather crappy panorama of the site from an iPhone. image hosted on flickr Untitled by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr

October 11th, 2011, 08:40 PM	#4765
Sesquip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,109 Likes (Received): 13	scorlls up and down the page Yep. Definite core jump. About 2 meters or so

October 11th, 2011, 11:04 PM	#4767
Sesquip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,109 Likes (Received): 13	Jump. I don't think any of the current projects are slip. Slip was used on Shard because it's quicker and they wanted to claw back some schedule. It's not cheaper.

October 12th, 2011, 03:55 PM	#4772
scalatrava89 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Wales, London Posts: 1,454 Likes (Received): 7	Excellent. We're going to miss your updates lumber, hurry back .

October 12th, 2011, 10:10 PM	#4773
I am he Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London of course Posts: 221 Likes (Received): 0	Its actually really lucky lumberjack, on the same week you are spending in LA, I happen to be going down to London anyway so i'll see progress for myself __________________ You'll never walk alone

October 12th, 2011, 11:47 PM	#4775
Supertall Robbo on Clapham Common Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,014 Likes (Received): 0	lumberjack is cheating on 20FC with the american buildings __________________ 2009

October 13th, 2011, 01:12 AM	#4778
Skydoggy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rochester and London Posts: 333 Likes (Received): 2	Yes, I think you're right. That's my guess too. I am staggered with the progress on this site. It has the activity of an ants nest!!!

October 13th, 2011, 03:55 PM	#4780
lumberjack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: London (Wimbledon) Posts: 1,793 Likes (Received): 355	@lunch, core looks like it's risen again .. image hosted on flickr DSC00741.JPG by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr image hosted on flickr DSC00742.JPG by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr image hosted on flickr DSC00743.JPG by Lumberjack_London, on Flickr __________________ Please visit my Flickr page for more photos :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumberjack_london/

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